Gaelic Games Europe is the officially recognised governing body for the continent of Europe (excluding the UK & Ireland) for the three Gaelic games and cultural organisations – the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the Ladies Gaelic Football Association (LGFA) & the Camogie Association (CA) whose headquarters are based in Dublin, Ireland.
Since 1978, the GAA in Europe has grown from one club in Luxembourg to over 100 active clubs, spread across 20+ countries, governed by 5 regional committees. Read more about the five committees below.
The Benelux
Including all nations of the Benelux: Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and some German clubs that are located near the Benelux borders.
The Benelux
Central & Eastern Europe
Featuring all clubs from Central & Eastern Europe = Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Russia
Central & Eastern Europe
Iberia
Iberia includes Spanish and Portuguese clubs. Due to growth, and geographic distances, Iberia has developed vibrant sub-regions =
Iberia Galicia AndaluciaAnd the Central Eastern sub-region.
The Nordics
The Nordic region includes the clubs from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Estonia, Iceland
The Nordics
The North West
The North-West (France)
The North-Western sub-regions are featured below
- Brittany
- South-East
- Mid-West
- South-West
The Rise of Gaelic Sports
For a detailed history of the evolution of Gaelic Games in Europe, check out the Rise of Gaelic Games in Europe. Book written by Denis O’Brien
The Rise of Gaelic Sports
